Parent Scholarship Opportunities (due July 15)
Parent Scholarship Application Form (Adobe PDF)
Reimbursement for travel expenses and conference registration fees will be available to a limited number of Pennsylvania parents attending the National Autism Conference, August 1 through 4, 2011. These funds will be provided through the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN), the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and the Pennsylvania Bureau of Special Education. Please note, however, that parents employed in a professional capacity by a school entity should follow the attendance and reimbursement policy of the school entity. Pennsylvania parents interested in attending any portion of the National Autism Conference have until July 15, 2011, to apply by filling out the application (above). Scholarships will be awarded on July 22. Notification will also be sent to those applicants who are not awarded scholarships. Scholarship funds are available for the child with a disability and his/her parents (Pennsylvania residents) only.
Student Scholarship Opportunities (due July 15)
To apply for a student scholarship, please complete the attached scholarship form and conference registration form and return by July 15, 2011.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education's Bureau of Special Education announces the availability of student scholarships for the 2011 National Autism Conference.
When: August 1–4, 2011
Where: The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, Pennsylvania
Who: Pennsylvania college and university 2011 graduates or those in special education or related professions
Purpose: To encourage students and recent graduates to pursue a career working with students with autism spectrum disorders and to become informed on evidence-based practices and issues in the field.
What: Scholarships will cover costs for up to fifteen graduates/students to attend the conference, including registration fee and lodging and meals included on the agenda.
How: Interested students and recent graduates should download the student scholarship application form. To qualify, you must show evidence that you are a recent (2011) graduate of a Pennsylvania college or university, or a planned graduate in 2011, with a major in special education or a related field. A letter of recommendation (or printed e-mail) from a university professor and the professor's signature on the form are also required.
